Community programme manager jobs
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic fundraiser to join our team in Bristol - driving fundraising and community engagement to increase support for CHSW’s vital work with children and families.
Children’s Hospice South West is a well-established and successful charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families in the South West. We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us.
£33,139 - £38,908
Dual based (Charlton Farm and home) with regular travel across the Bristol area
30 - 37 hours per week (with regular weekend and evening work) Full time or 0.8 FTE considered
Join our busy team in a role where you can bring your enthusiasm and drive to develop income, build relationships, grow event support and initiate opportunities across the community.
An engaging and inspiring communicator, you will raise significant awareness of Children's Hospice South West by achieving demanding speaking engagement and other non-financial and financial targets. Leading volunteer management within the area, excellent organisational skills and proven success in a relevant role such as fundraising or sales will be a huge advantage.
This interesting and varied role has a requirement to work during evenings and at weekends and at different locations across the South West and the UK at times. Work will be undertaken from home, Charlton Farm hospice (Wraxall on the southern edges of Bristol) and across the community. A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.
Closing Date: 18th August 2025
Anticipated Interviews: w/c 25th August 2025
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314
Why Work For Us
Our employees work hard every day to make the most of short and precious lives. We are proud to support them with a range of enhanced benefits which include:
• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• a supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference
This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as an organisation and local employer.
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraiser, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Grants, Trusts, Donor Management, Fundraising, Not for Profit, Business Development, Grants Fundraiser, Foundations, Donations, Major Gifts, Trust Fundraiser, Client Relationship etc.
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Principal Research Officer – Ecosystem Health & Social Dimensions
Location: London Wetland Centre, London SW13 9WT - The role supports hybrid working, with travel to both Slough and Richmond as required to carry out the research
Salary: £38,119.00 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30th March 2027
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About The Role
WWT has successfully partnered with Richmond Borough and Slough Councils to deliver an innovative, nature-based flood alleviation scheme that is already underway, aiming to future-proof neighbourhoods against the impacts of climate change. A landscape scale network of wetland interventions will help build flood resilient communities in two river catchments and unlock their multiple benefits for people. Key interventions are being developed through an inclusive process of co-production with the diverse communities living in these catchments.
WWT’s Conservation Evidence Department is seeking a scientist to deliver social research that examines the effectiveness of these nature-based solutions in building flood resilience and generating social and health and wellbeing benefits for local communities.
About You
The role will involve working closely with WWT colleagues across the Conservation Directorate, as well as project partners and local communities. Strong communication (written and oral) and coordination skills are essential.
The successful candidate will have:
- strong social research skills, both in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
- an understanding of sound scientific methods as well as excellent paper-writing and data management skills
- will have worked with a diverse range of communities and be aware of cultural sensitivities and what is needed to achieve high ethical standards when working with people
- will be an excellent team worker, hold a PhD in a social science, geography or environmental psychology subject, and be familiar with leading, designing and delivering scientific research projects
The role will sit within the Conservation Evidence department, which is a vibrant, multidisciplinary team of passionate scientists. Above all, we have impact: our research diagnoses problems and identifies solutions, and in doing so we shape policy and action for global wetland conservation. We work in collaboration with government, NGOs and academic partners, and a number of PhD students, across the UK and overseas.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme
Closing Date: 22nd August 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.
Restore Wetlands and Unlock their Power





Are you an experienced fundraising leader ready to shape the future of Individual Giving and Legacies at a national charity?
We're looking for a Head of Individual Giving & Legacies to lead our talented teams and drive significant income growth through multi-channel marketing and supporter engagement. This role plays a vital part in the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association's fundraising strategy, with responsibility for developing innovative approaches, managing a substantial income budget, and delivering an exceptional experience for our donors, supporters and those leaving gifts in
You'll oversee a committed team, working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who brings strategic insight, strong leadership, and a track record in growing income in Individual Giving and/or Legacy fundraising.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of the Individual Giving and Legacies multi-channel strategy to achieve ambitious income targets.
- Support, develop, and manage a high-performing team.
- Identify and assess new opportunities for growth, leading associated business cases and change processes.
- Oversee supplier and agency relationships, ensuring campaigns are delivered effectively and within budget.
- Work with an external Legacy Administration LLP to ensure gifts in Wills are administered promptly, in line with delegated responsibilities.
- Collaborate across teams to support shared goals and deliver an engaging supporter journey.
- Work with the Data & Insight and Finance teams to understand campaign performance and monitoring key metrics.
- Promote best practice in supporter experience, audience segmentation and journey planning.
- Manage an income budget of approximately £15 million.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, incorporating changes as needed.
- Contribute to relevant management groups and support the wider leadership team.
About You:
- Proven experience of increasing income and enhancing supporter engagement in Individual Giving and/or Legacies.
- A confident and inclusive leader who enables team members to succeed.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with experience of analysing data to guide decisions across multiple fundraising channels.
- Demonstrated success in developing new fundraising products or initiatives.
- Skilled in managing budgets and resources effectively.
- Familiar with CRM and other relevant fundraising tools.
- Committed to the values and purpose of the MND Association.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office in London or Northampton 2 days per week.
We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
Interview Date: Tuesday 16th September
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience growing income across Individual Giving and/or Legacies, using data and insight to shape audience-led, multi-channel communications.
- Experience leading high-performing teams and creating an inclusive, supportive environment.
- Experience of building business cases, leading change, managing budgets, and working with CRM systems or other fundraising tools.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Technical Engineer
We seek to recruit three individuals who display a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and are effective team players.
Position: SIT57 Senior Technical Engineer - Infrastructure and Cloud Services (three positions)
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide
Salary: £40,686 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: These are fixed-term contracts for 9 and 12 months.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 29th August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: TBC
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Infrastructure and Service Desk Manager within the Technology Team, you will work primarily on projects surrounding Azure, Intune & Microsoft 365 technical stack and integrations as the charity continues to adopt more of these technologies.
The role will require:
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft technologies.
- Excellent understanding of technology security.
- Excellent understanding of cloud technologies – Azure / Intune / Defender etc…
- Excellent understanding of server & end-user applications.
There are 3 positions available:
- 1 x 35 hours per week position – 9 month fixed-term contract
- 2 x 35 hours per week positions – 12 month fixed-term contract
Please indicate in your application which fixed-term contract you would like to apply for.
About You
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure as an Infrastructure Engineer.
- Good level of literacy/written communication skills.
- Good level of verbal communication skills.
- Professionalism and integrity.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Technical Engineer, Senior Technical Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure and Cloud Services Engineer, Infrastructure and Cloud Services Technical Engineer. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Join us as the Project Delivery Support Officer for Our Place!
Our Place Project Delivery Officer
Salary: £29,000. to £32,000. dependent on the experience
Location: Fulham, London SW6 (This post is front facing and so is office based and onsite)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am–5pm)
The Organisation
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs). As we believe in the Social Model of Disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working, seeking co-production and co-design from our Disabled members, encouraging and respecting diversity. AoD is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 27 staff, a strong pool of casual staff and volunteers, including many with lived experience of disability – all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers faced by Disabled people.
Action on Disability provides four key services: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, and Independent Living.
The Project
Our Place is a project that is facilitated and managed by AoD. It is a 3-year National Lottery Community fund and Propel London funded project that will sit within our Independent Living Service. Our Place creates a community space and resource hub that Disabled people can call their own – led by them and facilitated by AoD staff. This service will be genuinely embedded in the local area, meeting needs expressed by local Disabled people to have their own place, and building links with amenities, businesses, and event spaces in Hammersmith and Fulham.
We want to enable businesses to feel more confident to welcome Disabled people and remove barriers. We want to create an inclusive and accessible space for Disabled people to socialise, build skills, pursue interests, and develop peer relationships.
Our Place operates alongside, and enhances, our current service provision. Central to this is ensuring that Disabled people have meaningful ownership over the space, from Steering Board input to operational delivery.
Disabled people will achieve their potential through four outcomes:
- Increased confidence, knowledge, and skills through opportunities to lead, learn and do new things.
- Reduced isolation and improved mental well-being through a place to socialise.
- Equity of access and participation in the local community.
- Mitigation of the pandemic’s impact, through building new opportunities.
The Post
We are looking for a full time Project delivery support officer with a commitment to the vision of AoD to promote Independent Living, Peer Support and Co-production within this project. You will have strong community project delivery, administration and support skills, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to support the project and work effectively as part of a team. Your working hours will be dependent on the Our Place project activity schedule and may include early evening and weekend work.
Essential
- An understanding, commitment and positive attitude toward Disability and experience of working for and with Disabled people.
- Demonstrable experience of community project delivery.
- Experience of coordinating the delivery of projects
- Experience of supporting the fulfilment of reporting and monitoring needs.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of boundary management in relation to volunteers, staff and those who access a service.
- An understanding of working within a multiagency, person-centered approach
- Professional knowledge and experience of implementing safeguarding procedures and purpose.
In return we provide:
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with 5-year service up to 30 days per year (Pro rata)
- Life Assurance x 1 salary (if you join the auto enrolment pension scheme)
- Company sick pay (after probation period): 1 week after 6 months and 1 month after 12 months. (Pro Rata)
- Employee Assistance Program
We actively encourage applications from Disabled people and people with lived experience.
Closing Date: Friday 22nd August 2025 at 10am
Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 01st September 2025.
AoD will actively interview throughout recruitment process, based on applications received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Action on Disability, Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Attlee Court, London SW6 7BF
Registered Charity No 1091518.
No agencies please.
We're looking for a skilled and proactive Data Developer to help us to harness the power of data and build something meaningful from the ground up. You’ll lead the development of our first enterprise data warehouse, creating the infrastructure that will empower every corner of our organisation to make smarter, faster, and more impactful decisions. Working at the heart of our Information Governance and Technology Team, collaborating with passionate colleagues across the organisation, your work will help us understand our supporters better, streamline operations, and ultimately, protect more land and wildlife.
Who we’re looking for
You'll have strong SQL and ETL experience, a solid grasp of data modelling and warehousing, and proficiency in Power Platform tools. You’ll be confident working with APIs and integrating data from diverse systems, and able to communicate and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A self-starter with sharp analytical thinking and attention to detail, you’ll thrive in a collaborative environment and be committed to continuous learning. You’ll care about our mission and be eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.
Applications
Please refer to the application pack which contains the full job description, person specification and our list of benefits. You will need to upload your CV, along with a covering letter, using the link provided. Your covering letter is an important part of your application and should sumarise how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as indicated.
Helping people across the world protect and restore their land to safeguard biodiversity and the climate
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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War Child’s mission is to reach, protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of every child living in conflict zones. They want a world that is safer for children to live in. Very sadly, at the moment, 1 in 5 children are living in or fleeing from conflict – that number is too high, and War Child wants to change it.
War Child is looking for an experienced fundraising leader to step into a key senior leadership role during a year of real momentum.
As Interim Director of Philanthropy and Partner Engagement, you’ll lead a high-performing team of around 15, covering major donors, principal giving, trusts and foundations, institutional funding, corporate partnerships, and gaming. Together, the team brings in around £10m of War Child’s £15–16m annual income.
You’ll report to the CEO and sit on the Senior Leadership Team, with shared responsibility for income generation, strategic planning, and organisational leadership. This is an opportunity to guide a strong team through its next phase of growth, support exciting developments already underway, and help shape the future of War Child’s fundraising.
We’re looking for a confident, strategic leader with experience at director level, or someone ready to step up from a senior head role in a complex organisation. You’ll bring a strong track record in high-value fundraising, with the credibility and judgement to operate at executive level and lead a diverse team through a period of delivery and growth.
As Interim Philanthropy and Partner Engagement Director, you will:
- Oversee and support a multi-disciplinary fundraising team spanning major donors, partnerships, gaming, principal giving, institutional funding, and events
- Lead strategic planning and budgeting across the function, ensuring strong performance, income growth and long-term value
- Maximise outcomes from Winter Wassail (December 2025), War Child’s flagship gala event with a £2m target and major stewardship opportunity
- Support and strengthen the corporate partnerships function, working closely with the Head of Partnerships to refine strategy and unlock potential
- Guide the development of the principal gifts function, with a new senior hire expected before the handover
- Shape next steps for gaming and digital partnerships, following an external review
- Take a strategic view of events-based philanthropy, identifying opportunities to evolve and diversify
Ideal skills and experience:
- Significant experience in corporate partnerships, with the ability to develop strategy, support senior fundraisers and identify long-term opportunities
- Strong knowledge of high-value fundraising, including major donors, principal giving and events-led philanthropy
- Experience leading managers and senior fundraisers across multiple income streams, ideally within a similarly sized or complex organisation
- A strategic mindset, with hands-on involvement in planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting
- A collaborative, emotionally intelligent leadership style that combines high challenge with high support
- The ability to influence across teams and departments; experience in international development is helpful but not essential
- The confidence to represent War Child with major donors, partners, and senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
- Willingness to take ownership of compliance areas, including GDPR, gambling regulation and trademark risk, with support from internal specialists
Benefits include:
- Flexible working – War Child recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours.
- Annual leave – 28 days per year (full-time), plus UK bank holidays
- Pension – all eligible employees automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution, with minimum employee contribution on a salary sacrifice basis
- Health & wellbeing – employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. In addition, all employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
- Learning & development – dedicated to the investment in learning and continuing professional development for all our employees
- Range of flexible benefits such a Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Newham services.
£13.85 per hour on a 0 hours contract
Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
*Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Bank Support Workers have the ability to accept any shifts available on an ad-hoc basis across from all of Look Ahead's specialisms including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. Bank Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. Within Learning Disability services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. Within Mental Health and Homelessness services they will enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. While carrying out activities, Bank Support Workers should deal with all customers, visitors and staff in a professional and appropriate manner and report to Look Ahead staff and management any observations relating to customers' welfare.
What you'll do:
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Conducting key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local area to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
For a full job description please see our website.
Inspire the next generation through outdoor adventure
Blackwell Adventure is one of the UK’s leading outdoor education charities. Located across two sites in rural Worcestershire and welcoming over 30,000 visitors annually, we deliver high-quality outdoor learning experiences to schools, Scouts, Guides, youth organisations, and corporate clients.
As our current CEO prepares to retire, we are seeking an exceptional leader to take the helm and shape the next chapter of our charity’s story. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and visionary professional with a deep commitment to outdoor learning and youth development.
About the Role
As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the charity, reporting to the Board of Trustees. You will lead a committed team of staff and volunteers to ensure the continued delivery of safe, inclusive, and transformative experiences for young people, while ensuring Blackwell Adventure remains financially sustainable and future-focused.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Strategic planning and organisational governance
- Operational and programme delivery across Blackwell Court and Pikes Pool
- Fundraising and income diversification, including grant acquisition and commercial development
- Financial planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- External representation and partnership development
- Team leadership and values-driven cultural stewardship
- This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who is equally comfortable setting vision, making strategic decisions, managing complex operations, and building strong, positive relationships with partners and funders.
About You
- We are looking for an experienced, inspirational leader with:
- A proven track record of strategic and operational leadership at senior level
- A strong background in outdoor education or a closely related field
- Demonstrable success in financial management and income generation
- Excellent people management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- A deep understanding of the educational, developmental, and safeguarding needs of young people
- A collaborative, values-led approach, and commitment to continuous improvement
Higher-level outdoor qualifications and familiarity with the voluntary or charitable sector will be advantageous.
Why Join Blackwell Adventure?
· A respected, successful, and values-driven charity
· A supportive and engaged Board of Trustees
· A passionate and talented staff and volunteer team
· Two beautiful 50-acre sites with extensive facilities
· A competitive salary and benefits package
· Relocation support available
· Optional on-site accommodation available for rent (Detached 2-bedroom Gatehouse Lodge).
Deadline for applications: 5:00 p.m., Monday 18th August 2025
Key Dates
- Application deadline: Monday 18th August 2025, 5:00 p.m.
- Shortlist notification: Friday 22nd August 2025
- Interviews + Facility tours (2.5 hrs, in-person at Blackwell Court): Up to the 4th of September 2025
- Proposed start date: Monday 5th January 2026
Blackwell Adventure is an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage candidates with lived experience of the power of outdoor learning.
All offers are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance, and background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for 2 organised and dedicated Project Workers who have a strong empathy with single homeless people, to coordinate our intensive housing management services across our South London boroughs.
You will be joining a small , friendly registered charity and registered provider with a supportive team.
Job purpose
The Project Worker will be responsible for the delivery of a responsive intensive housing management service to clients allocated by the Team Leader.
The central aim of the role is to support homeless clients temporarily living in CLHT placements to become as independent as possible and to facilitate timely move-on into independent living settings.
This will be achieved through regular client-led keywork sessions and in close collaboration with external partners.
The Project Worker will coordinate the day-to-day smooth running of each house they are responsible for.
Duties and responsibilities specific to the role
Intensive Housing Management
- Responsible for a broad range of housing management activities, including signing up new residents, issuing licensing agreements, delivering new client inductions, occupancy management and eviction / abandonment.
- Evictions are a last resort and CLHT works within the Homeless Link guidance on preventing evictions and abandonment.
- Work collaboratively with the Finance team to coordinate rent/ service charge collections
- Carry out regular occupancy checks.
- Maintain accurate and timely records related to housing management activities, within the requirements of GDPR.
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment and encourage clients to take individual responsibility for their living environment and for positive relationships with fellow residents.
- Ensure the accommodation where clients live is clean and maintained to a high standard, in line with CLHT property standards.
- Ensure the accommodation meets all legal and statutory health and fire safety requirements
- Work in close collaboration with the Maintenance team to ensure all repairs and maintenance issues are correctly reported and resolved.
- To promote and encourage client participation in the Intensive Housing Management process and to act as advocate for clients when necessary.
- This includes leading regular house meetings and encouraging clients to become ‘resident representatives’.
- To document each visit to projects, detailing tasks undertaken, any changes that have occurred and other relevant information.
- Manage antisocial behaviour and clients complaints in line with our Anti-Social Behaviour and Complaints procedures.
- Liaise with senior managers to ensure complaints are addressed in a timely manner.
Health and Safety
- Adhere to best practice in meeting the requirements of health and safety legislation in all aspects of the organisation’s work.
- Ensure you undertake required health and safety training.
- Comply with Health and Safety requirements and conduct all activities in a manner which is safe for yourself and others.
- Ensure you follow the Lone Working Policies and Procedures - making full use of the IT Lone Working tools made available by CLHT
- To report and record any accident or incident which may occur- no matter how minor - whether to clients or staff, follow RIDDOR reporting procedures, report to the police where applicable in line with policies at all times.
- To report immediately to management on any aspect of a service user’s placement that may warrant an investigation or urgent action.
Keyworking, Support planning, risk assessment
- Ensure all clients have a robust risk assessment, needs assessment and support plan which identifies and meets their needs as far as possible within the remit of the service.
- Use the SMART process to ensure all actions from keyworking are followed up.
- Develop client engagement techniques, being creative in your approach to encourage client participation in the keyworking, support planning and risk assessment process.
- Always ensure that clients are provided with the full range of information required to make informed decisions which encourages freedom and empowerment.
- Signpost and refer to external statutory and voluntary sector partners where necessary
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all key partners, escalating any concerns about partner agency engagement to your line manager.
- Maintain up-to-date, GDPR-compliant records on CLHT IT systems, including clients signed copies of all keyworking, support planning and risk assessment documents.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of Adult Safeguarding
Team Working
- Foster a positive team culture, being supportive of colleagues
- Participate in minimum monthly one-to-one supervision and team meetings to assist you in carrying out your duties.
- Perform in line with policies and procedures, including drawing to the attention of senior manager’s matters concerning capability.
- Support apprentices and volunteers, ensuring that their skills are utilised to support quality service delivery.
- Work to meet team targets.
- Support new team members in progressing through an induction programme
- To advise of any ideas which may enhance or improve the level of service delivered
Other
- No job description can be entirely comprehensive. The post holder will be expected to carry out such other duties as may be required from time to time in accordance with the job description.
- Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements.
- Keep managers informed of all significant issues relating to and affecting service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with CLHT Equality and Diversity policy & procedure
- Ensure Client Information is stored in line with Data Protection and Confidentiality guidelines.
- Attend regular meetings as directed by management.
- Adhere to the Company's medication policy at all times, and ensure that medical emergencies are dealt with appropriately.
Person specification
Knowledge
- Working knowledge of the welfare benefits system, particularly in relation to clients accommodated in intensive housing management settings
- An understanding of the common reasons for homelessness amongst single homeless people with support needs
- Knowledge of other key partner agencies, such as Probation, Community Mental Health Teams , Local Authority homelessness services , the Refugee Council
- Knowledge of the principles of Adult Safeguarding in a housing setting
- Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of the Equalities Act
Skills
- Able to develop a quick rapport with clients, particularly those who may be mistrustful of services and reluctant to engage
- Ability to work under own initiative & maintain enthusiasm for a high level of contact with clients on a day-to-day basis.
- Assertiveness and de-escalation skills
- Able to proactively participate in a comprehensive induction to the organisation and the services provided
- Coaching skills
- Able to cope under pressure, using initiative to manage time and to meet deadlines
- Ability to work within a team, promoting open communication skills and creative thinking
- Proficient IT skills, including Excel and Word and basic keyboard skills.
- Confident dealing with people at all levels; displays appropriate verbal and non-verbal behaviour
- Excellent numeracy & literacy - able to produce clear written records
- Integrity, sensitivity and understanding.
- Approachable, adaptable and assertive.
- Able to recognise learning needs and seek out learning and development opportunities with your line manager
- Is open and honest about mistakes and willing to use mistakes as tools for development
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Experience
- Experience of working with single homeless clients with support needs , or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Experience of working in partnership with other agencies to achieve effective outcomes.
- Experience of effectively prioritising your workload in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of de-escalating situations where clients have exhibited challenging behaviour
Other
- DBS Check.
- Strong empathy with homeless people, demonstrating a non-judgmental approach
- Commitment to the aims & objectives of the organisation.
Education and Qualifications
- Minimum 5 GCSE’S (A*-C) or equivalent – Including Maths and English.
- Evidence of a commitment to ongoing professional development
- It is desirable for the postholder to have a valid driving licence
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Worker at Plus Services
Are you a positive, engaging and caring person that wants to make a real difference to the world?
Do you think the greatest gift you can give is to make other people’s lives better?
Do you believe that people living with Learning Disabilities and Autism should have happy fulfilling lives, with access to the Community and enjoy the same things the rest of us take for granted?
If you answered “Yes” to these 3 Questions then Plus has an amazing role for you!!!!!
Who are Plus Services?
Plus is one of the most respected Learning Disability and Autism Charities in London with a proud history stretching back more than 30 years. We have an amazing team that is dedicated to supporting people to live their best possible lives and we have literally changed people’s worlds with the support we have provided.
Our Client Group is quite varied and during the recruitment process you would be specifically recruited to work with those that your personality, skills and experience would fit best with. Some have really challenging behaviour, but unless you had the capability to best serve those people you would be assigned to a different group. So, there is no need to worry about being out of your depth.
We also provide industry leading training and on-going support, so rest assured you will be ready for anything the job throws at you. I cannot promise you it will be easy, but I can promise you it will be worth it. And when you go home you will know you have made a massive difference and the world is a slightly better place as a result of your efforts.
Who are you?
You are a caring, compassionate and capable individual? You could be either already working within Social Care or are thinking about joining the sector. We recognise everyone, regardless of their personal history, talents, abilities and unique personal qualities
What does matter is you must care and you must want to enhance the lives of the people who we support and rely on us.
You will need to be comfortable spending large amounts of your day one-to-one with the Service Users, there is no leaping from client to client here with 15 minute blocks. You will need to be happy supporting people to learn new skills and become independent. And you will need to thrive on taking people out into the big wide world, expanding their horizons, bringing a smile to their faces and adding a spring in to their step.
To be considered for the role you will need to be able to:
• Do your share of weekend shifts, sleep-ins, waking nights and bank holidays.
• Be physically fit and able to move freely and physically and to support service users who may be physically dependent.
• Have a supportive attitude and want to help individuals to maximise their lives.
• You must be able to support people with Learning Disabilities who have different ways of expressing themselves
• Understanding of supporting people with autism would be an advantage but not essential
• Be eligible to work in the UK
In return we offer opportunities for professional development and real job satisfaction. We can help you to develop your professional skills and knowledge and progress toward recognised qualifications such as Diploma in Adult & Social Care levels 3/4/5.
Available positions:
Full time Support Worker (38 Hrs per week)
Locations: Sydenham, Lewisham
Pay: £27,367
Holidays: 28 days per Annum
Part time Support Worker
Locations: Sydenham, Lewisham
Pay: £27,367 pro-rata
Holidays: 28 days per Annum (Pro Rata)
Bank Support Worker (zero hours contact)
Location: Lewisham
Salary: £13.85 per hour.
Holidays: Based on hours accrued
Our benefits package includes:
• Pension contribution scheme
• Fully funded Learning and Development
• Company employee assistance programme service
• Sleep in allowance
Charity ref number: 1031595
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Support, Time and Recovery Worker
Reference Number: 288
Salary scale: £23,800 – £24,500 per annum depending on skills and experience inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Reports to: Senior Bounce Back Worker
Contract length: 18 Months
No. of hours: 30 Hours per week (Over a 7 day rota, 11am – 8pm)
Main base/s: Mental Health Urgent Care Centre(MHUCC), Lister Hospital, Stevenage
About the Project
Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver support in the Mental Health Urgent Care Centre (MHUCC) at Lister Hospital.
The MHUCC provides a dedicated space and service for rapid mental health assessment, intervention, and referral, thereby enhancing the quality of care and optimising use of systemwide resources. It provides 24-hour access to specialist mental health assessment aimed at supporting service users to access the least restrictive care and treatment options. It creates a systemwide response to acute mental health crisis that enables people’s needs to be met with the right care at the right time.
About the Role:
The Support, Time and Recovery (STAR) Worker will be based at the Mental Health Urgent Care Centre at Lister Hospital, promoting joint working and creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.
The STAR workers will work closely with individuals in a mental health crisis currently in the MHUCC, by using a person-centred approach to ensure that everyone is supported with dignity and respect.
You will have a key role with safe and supportive observations and attending to the service users on the unit. You will provide support for carers and liaise with the wider services to support smooth and timely discharge of service users back to the community.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide a consistent presence in the MHUCC for individuals with mental health needs to access for support.
- To advocate for service users, explaining organisations and pathways.
- To provide immediate information and advice about managing wellbeing, reducing risk and onward signposting and referral into wider HMN services and VCFSE organisations.
- To facilitate a clear and easily accessible pathway into the wider Nightlight Crisis Alternative services for individuals, to support timely MHUCC discharge, as an alternative to statutory crisis intervention, or as a supplement to wider care and treatment plans.
- To gather feedback and evaluation on patient experience in the MHUCC
- To develop sound and extensive knowledge of local resources to support in enabling appropriate referrals where necessary.
- To link in with wider Herts Mind Network services and facilitate referrals
- To ensure that a collaborative approach is used, with effective communication links developed with external professional NHS services and to work as an effective member of any multi-disciplinary team. This will require stringent relationships.
- To support individuals to develop sustainable local social networks, both through our HMN Wellbeing Centres and other community services and resources.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 28th August at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd September at the Mental Health Urgent Care Centre, Lister Hospital.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
No agencies please.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with The Borrow Foundation to recruit its new Director of Finance and Operations (DFO).
The DFO will be the principal employee of the charity and will:
• Work closely with the Board, providing essential support to the trustees in the furtherance of the charity’s objects whilst fulfilling its legal, governance and financial obligations.
• Develop, strengthen and lead a small team that is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the charity and its subsidiary company, and oversee the implementation of the policies, strategies, and decisions of the Board
• Build strong and effective relationships with the charity’s stakeholders, internal and external
The Borrow Foundation’s mission is to promote the improvement of oral health primarily in children through the prevention of oral diseases. The charity’s focus is on population oral health and the need to reduce inequalities within and between countries.
It provides grants to leading health agencies, government bodies, academic institutes, dental associations, and charities. These are being applied in many parts of the world to help improve oral health, primarily in children, through the prevention of oral diseases.
Job title Director of Finance and Operations
Hours 3 – 5 days per week (negotiable)
Salary £85,000 - £95,000 p.a. FTE
Employment term Permanent
Location Waterlooville, Hampshire with hybrid working options
Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 7% employer pension contributions; private health insurance
How to apply:
Please review the recruitment pack for further information about The Borrow Foundation, the DFO position and for details on how to apply
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 12th September
Both The Borrow Foundation and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
*Employees who have successfully completed the probationary period can choose to participate in a four-day working week.
The Careers Officer is responsible for supporting the RSB's professional development programme through administration, evaluation and development. The successful candidate will help to ensure that the objectives in the RSB business plan are met, with an emphasis on developing and delivering events, resources and other careers support to meet the needs of our members and the wider scientific community. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide administrative support to the professional registers and the accreditation programme to ensure growth and high quality standards in both these important areas.
The Careers Officer will join a small dedicated team, overseen by the Director responsible for Accreditation and Professional Affairs. This role could require UK travel, some international travel, and nights away from home.
To Apply
For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
You are welcome to contact us if you would like to informally discuss the post, please email us.
Interviews will take place 10 or 11 September 2025 in Central London (by invite only).
The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout lifetimes at school and higher education, in the workplace and training; we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission.
Should you need any reasonable adjustments to this recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact us.
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As a key member of SCT’s Housing First team, you’ll provide tailored, person-centred support to people who have experienced homelessness and other traumatic events. Working with a small caseload (around six residents), you will build trusting, relationships that empower people to maintain their tenancies, improve their wellbeing, and take meaningful steps towards recovery. Through practical advice, emotional support, and strong advocacy, you’ll help break cycles of exclusion and create lasting change, on each person’s terms.
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.


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